To raise awareness on sustainable water management in the Caribbean, and to commemorate the United Nations’ World Water Day (WWD) 2012 which is celebrated on March 22nd each year, GWP-C has established its first Media Awards on Water. The Awards aim to inspire Caribbean journalists to report more on regional water issues.
Competition Themes
With the 2012 WWD’s theme being “Water and Food Security” Caribbean journalists are asked to produce material on this theme or those outlined below:
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Water in Crisis |
Water Conservation |
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Water & Environment |
Water for All |
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Water & Poverty |
Water Use Efficiency in Agriculture |
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Water & Health |
Climate Change |
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Water & Sanitation |
Population Growth & Increased Demand for Water |
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Water Financing |
Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) |
The Media Awards on Water
- The Awards are open to Caribbean journalists in the areas of print, television, radio and multimedia.
- Submissions must be original material and published works within the period March 5th – April 10th, 2012 to be eligible to enter.
- The submission deadline is April10th, 2012.
- No entry fee is required.
Prizes
The overall winner will receive a Cash Prize (in US$) and an Award. Prizes will also be awarded to notable entries in the various media categories.
Click on the links below to access full details on the Media Awards on Water.
Media Awards on Water Flyer
Media Awards on Water Guidelines
Media Awards on Water Entry Form
